Four Strands for Success

Parent University targets families and children up to 8 years old in the Kellom-Conestoga neighborhoods. We're still growing, listening and responding with new classes every month. Families choose from four program strands. Every class we offer contributes to a child's success in school.

Every parent wants to do a better job. It helps to understand how a child develops and learns. In classes and workshops, our families learn to build stronger relationships with their children as they grow and develop.

Language, literacy, employment – these are important issues for family stability. We know how much this matters to a child's sense of safety and security for early learning.

Many families want to be involved in their local schools but feel unsure. We show parents how to connect and let children know that education is valued.

Families learn to be leaders in their school and community. When parents get active, kids do the same.

Future Teachers

In clinical teaching sites, college students learn to teach in early childhood classrooms with guidance from experienced faculty.